Workshops

A bi-monthly craft meet-up. A chance to have a cuppa and share ideas and tips with fellow crafters. 10.30am - 12 noon Free (Parking £3 for 4 hours)

A hands-on crafting course where nature does most of the talking. We’ll prepare special papers before dipping, wrapping and steaming them. And here’s the magic part… when the paper is revealed, each leaf leaves behind a stunning, colourful print — no two ever the same. We’ll then take these papers and create notebooks using Japanese book binding practices. 10am-4pm £35 ... Read More

Course Overview In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work guided by our Resident Artist Louise Berrill. Alongside these, we’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens ... Read More

Course Overview Discover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work. You’ll be guided through the essential techniques of copper forming, including ... Read More

Course Overview Spend a relaxing morning creating a beautiful autumnal wreath for your home with florist Catherine Elworthy. You will be shown how to create this arrangement using an ecofriendly willow and moss base and a range of dried and fresh foliage and flowers. Parking is included in the ticket price.

Course Overview Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image. Frames are included in the price to finish your piece so you can take it home ready to ... Read More

Course Overview A fun and relaxed workshop where you will make ‘Butterflies and Bee’ suncatchers to take home, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique guided by maker Joanne Turner. During the workshop you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper foil, soldering and constructing your Butterflies, Bees, Honeycomb, or ... Read More

Course Overview In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create rich, flowing designs. Over four hours, you’ll experiment with mark-making, layering, and colour blending, before crafting your own unique silk artwork inspired by the natural forms of ... Read More

A one day workshop where you will create a lino print using the jigsaw method. The jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections which you can ink up with different colours to create colourful prints. You will design, carve and print using the jigsaw method. You can choose from templates provided by the ... Read More

Course Overview Join us with our Resident Artist Louise Berrill for an inspiring watercolour painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush! Each 2.5 hour session will focus on a different subject and area of emphasis, ensuring that every class brings something new and exciting to explore. We’ll cover a wide range of practical skills, ... Read More

Join Cordell on his One Day portrait painting workshop which is the perfect introduction to portrait painting in oil paints, and ideal for both beginners and painters with some experience. A portrait painting in oils will be produced, with attention to facial proportions, tonal values and colour to create a realistic portrait. Working from a reference photograph and a step ... Read More